Word to the Wise: Untangling the Mix-Ups, Misuse and Myths of Language

by Broatch, Mark | PB | VeryGood
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Binding
Paperback
Book Title
Word to the Wise
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0 lbs
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ISBN
9781775593546
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Exisle Publishing Pty The Limited
ISBN-10
1775593541
ISBN-13
9781775593546
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242686075

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
192 Pages
Publication Name
Word to the Wise : Untangling the Mix-Ups, Misuse and Myths of Language
Language
English
Subject
Editing & Proofreading, Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation, Writing Skills
Publication Year
2018
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
Author
Mark Broatch
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
428.2
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Even the best wordsmiths can find themselves tripping over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of suddenly discovering that they have been using or spelling a word wrong for years, or, in some cases, their entire life. This useful reference untangles the mix-ups and misuses of language so that you can ensure you've got the word you're looking for, whether it's 'taught', 'taut', 'tort' or 'torte'. With definitions, examples of how to sharpen up text and improve your writing, lists of useful social media abbreviations and a discussion of unusual plurals, this playful look at the often bizarre and frustrating English language has got you covered. Word to the Wise will help you get your word use straight, whether you're writing a book, blog, email or text message., This useful, playful reference clears up language misuse and mix-ups to help anyone get their word use straight, whether they're writing books, blogs or emails., Even the best wordsmiths can find themselves tripping over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of suddenly discovering that they have been using or spelling a word wrong for years, or, in some cases, their entire life. This useful reference untangles the mix-ups and misuses of language so that you can ensure you've got the word you're looking for, whether it's & taught', & taut', & tort' or & torte'. With definitions, examples of how to sharpen up text and improve your writing, lists of useful social media abbreviations and a discussion of unusual plurals, this playful look at the often bizarre and frustrating English language has got you covered. Word to the Wise will help you get your word use straight, whether you're writing a book, blog, email or text message., Even the best wordsmiths can trip over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. This useful, playful reference clears up these language issues to help anyone get their word use straight. With clear examples of how to sharpen up text, writers will be set to improve their work, whether they're writing books, blogs or everyday emails.
LC Classification Number
PE1112

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